IATA Projects Airline Industry Q2 Loss of $39 BillionBy Michael B. BakerAirlines globally stand to lose $39 billion in the second quarter, which ends June 30, and could burn through $61 billion in cash reserves, according to... KEEP READING
EU Adopts Slot Suspension Through Oct. 24By Michael B. BakerThe European Union's Council has adopted a suspension of airport slot rules through Oct. 24, freeing airlines from the requirement to risk losing slots... KEEP READING
Delta Finishes Move to HanedaBy Michael B. BakerDelta Air Lines has completed the consolidation of its operations in Japan to Tokyo's Haneda Airport, the carrier announced.... KEEP READING
Airline Industry Sets Weekly Record for Capacity Cuts as U.S. Carriers Consider Temporary ConsolidationBy Michael B. BakerThe global airline industry reduced capacity by 20 million seats over the past week, its largest single weekly capacity cut in recorded history,... KEEP READING
South African Airways Suspends Commercial OperationsBy Michael B. BakerSouth African Airways has suspended commercial operations at its offices around the world until April 16.... KEEP READING
U.S. Relief Package Should Keep Airlines Flying, Though Stipulations Remain UnclearBy Michael B. BakerWhile details are murky of what the $2 trillion U.S. Covid-19 relief stimulus package will mean for airlines in the long term, airline executives and... KEEP READING
American Airlines Slashes Domestic Capacity Plans for April and MayBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines has cut 60 percent of its total capacity for April and plans to cut as much as 80 percent of its capacity in May, the carrier... KEEP READING
Alaska Airlines Cuts 70 Percent of Flights Through MayBy Michael B. BakerAlaska Airlines is reducing its schedule for April and May by 70 percent as it sees demand down more than 80 percent amid the Covid-19 outbreak.... KEEP READING
VistaJet Opens Empty-Leg Flights for Free Repatriation ServicesBy Michael B. BakerPrivate aviation supplier VistaJet is working with governments around the world to help move travelers stranded by Covid-19 restrictions. ... KEEP READING
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